{"title":"Books by Laura Kate Dale","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781785925870","title":"Uncomfortable Labels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"So while the assumption when I was born was that I was or would grow up to be a neurotypical heterosexual boy, that whole idea didn't really pan out long term.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this candid, first-of-its-kind memoir, Laura Kate Dale recounts what life is like growing up as a gay trans woman on the autism spectrum. From struggling with sensory processing, managing socially demanding situations and learning social cues and feminine presentation, through to coming out as trans during an autistic meltdown, Laura draws on her personal experiences from life prior to transition and diagnosis, and moving on to the years of self-discovery, to give a unique insight into the nuances of sexuality, gender and autism, and how they intersect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharting the ups and downs of being autistic and on the LGBT spectrum with searing honesty and humour, this is an empowering, life-affirming read for anyone who's felt they don't fit in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305263575413,"sku":"9781785925870","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781785925870_b649ef87-7646-4008-bd3e-50534fb5b53a.jpg?v=1786025864"},{"product_id":"9781839970924","title":"Me \u0026 My Dysphoria Monster","description":"\u003cp\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS 2023\u003cbr\u003eSECOND PLACE WINNER IN THE FAN VOTED READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An empowering read'\u003c\/b\u003e SABAH CHOUDREY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'My new favourite children's book!' \u003c\/b\u003eFOX FISHER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNisha's monster follows her everywhere. It used to be small, but recently her monster has begun to grow. And as her monster gets bigger and bigger, Nisha feels more and more unlike herself.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen people refer to her as a boy, or when she tries to hide her true gender identity, Nisha's dysphoria monster grows larger and larger. Until, one day, Nisha meets Jack - a trans man - who shows Nisha how she can shrink her dysphoria monster back down to size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis touching story is the perfect book for discussing gender dysphoria with children, explaining what it is and how they and their families can deal with it. It also includes an accompanying guide for parents with further information about gender dysphoria, terminology, and first-hand examples of the author's own experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308157645173,"sku":"9781839970924","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781839970924_ef635c86-fc43-46ad-8651-fc4778fb4bc1.jpg?v=1786027869"},{"product_id":"9781839978098","title":"Stories of Autistic Joy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'I love that I don't need to feel ashamed at my happiest, and that my joy no longer needs to go through a filter before it's ready to see the light of day'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura Kate Dale and 15 other autistic authors from around the globe, open the door and invite you in to explore and celebrate the candid, uplifting and intimate moments of autistic joy. More often than not autism is viewed through the lens of struggles and challenges - Stories of Autistic Joy is here to shift that narrative and turn the spotlight onto the unique joys that shape autistic people's lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoy comes in all shapes and sizes: loving relationships, fantasy writing, building soft forts, echolalia, peaceful solitude, Pokemon, stimming freely and unmasking for the first time. So, step inside and explore the diverse and heart-warming stories from around the world and celebrate what makes experiencing autistic joy so special.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308163379573,"sku":"9781839978098","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781839978098_c9d04ec7-98ee-4036-8536-a128795c178f.jpg?v=1786028044"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-laura-kate-dale.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}